So NBC had a walloping failure when they tried to adapt "Coupling" for American viewers. Can you imagine my surprise when I saw the trailer for their new version of "The Office" on Thursday evening? I have no clue what makes them think this one will be any more successful.
Speaking of BBC sitcoms, I happened to watch an episode of "My Family" last week, and goodness, that show is hysterical. I really loved it. And what a great cast! It's headlined by Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wannamaker! And on the episode I saw, one of the sons got all done up as a drag queen. He looked a bit like a bad version of Felicia (of "Priscilla" fame.) I promptly added "My Family" to my TiVo Season Pass.
Anyhow, I have to go get ready for brunch. I had three, count 'em, three brunch invites for today, when normally I get none. But I'm a nice boy and am going with the first invite, which is to brunch with a great friend from college who I have not seen in years, until yesterday when she walked into the lobby of my hotel. Very exciting! I can't wait to catch up with her and get to know about her husband. (For the record, the other invites were from my dad's brother and my mom's sister, both of whom are in town to see The Gates).
Speaking of The Gates, I have been to see them on a few separate occasions, including some visits after dark, breaking my "No Central Park at Night" rule. But it was worth it. There's something very mysterious and beautiful about the "saffron" fabric in the limited amount of light created by the park's various streetlamps. Just beautiful. Personally, I'll be one of the people who will be sad that there are no more Gates in the Park, though of course I'll be quite pleased that it is its glorious self, the wonderful Central Park, once again, rather than a canvas for an art project. But for all the people who seem upset by the "desecration" of the Park, I have to say, "Get over it." This has been such a wonderful experience for the people who enjoyed the art, and it gave me a very interesting new perspective on the Park. Not to mention the financial boon it's been for the City (I work in a hotel. Trust me on this one, the City's been way busier than usual for February!). But the bottom line? Who was going to go to the Park over the past two weeks anyhow?
Posted by Jon at February 27, 2005 11:41 AMI agree with you, Jon. I went to The Gates on Saturday and thought they were very cool. I'd heard them described as "a bunch of pylons" but wanted to make up my own mind. It's art, guys. Pylons don't have an esthetic or are evocative. I thought it was pretty awesome and I will be sad when it's gone. Though I'm glad they're not a permanent installation. I think that would make them less special. PS, you didn't hear anyone grousing about those cows a few years ago, did you? Why? Not art, that's why. You go to KnitNY. I used to go every Sunday, now I go to the Boyznite every Friday. I'll look for you and blue cable-y goodness.
Posted by: Mark at February 28, 2005 02:26 PM:-( And I won't be in NYC until June. I really wanted to go see the Gates...especially with your beautiful pics (and 3 other blogs that I normally read!).
*sigh* Ah well, I'll just have to live vicariously through my NYC pals--hoping that someone somewhere will make a documentary or some such movie short.
You work in a hotel? Any good deals for the second weekend of June? *grin*
Bob in Cincy
Posted by: Bob at March 1, 2005 04:54 AM